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Business visitor status allows foreign nationals to enter the United States for specific business-related activities temporarily. These activities may include consulting with business associates; attending scientific,...more
The Trump Administration may continue to further expand travel restrictions to citizens of 36 additional countries from entering the US. Earlier this month, the Administration issued a proclamation banning the entry of...more
The House of Representatives passed budget reconciliation bill H.R. 1, entitled “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” that includes significant changes to the immigration fee structure. As the Senate prepares its version of the...more
The U.S. government maintains travel restrictions for certain countries and is reportedly considering expanding these restrictions to additional nations. This FAQ provides an up-to-date list along with practical guidance for...more
On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued Presidential Proclamation Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats, which...more
The Trump Administration announced a travel ban that fully restricts U.S. entry of nationals from 12 countries and partially restricts nationals from seven additional countries. This U.S. entry ban applies to foreign...more
On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a Proclamation implementing new entry restrictions for individuals from countries identified by his administration as presenting elevated risks to U.S. national security and...more
Orders the full suspension of entry for nationals of countries of identified concern. The listed countries are: Orders the partial suspension of entry for nationals of countries of identified concern. The partial suspension...more
There are times when international travel may be more challenging or stressful than other times. At present, the United States finds itself in a period of significantly increased immigration enforcement occurring in the...more
As we are currently in a time of extensive scrutiny of immigration actions, individuals must understand their status, rights and obligations. Legal Permanent Residents possess many protections that nonimmigrants do not have,...more
With increased scrutiny at U.S. borders, many foreign nationals are understandably anxious about traveling in and out of the United States. At Harris Beach Murtha, our Immigration Practice Group has seen a surge in inquiries...more
As federal immigration policy continues to shift, employers must remain attentive to developments that affect global talent management, work authorization and petition-based compliance. This eAlert highlights critical updates...more
Recent changes in U.S. immigration policy have created unprecedented challenges for health-care providers and their sponsored foreign national employees. According to recent news reports, the Trump administration is...more
On April 9, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued guidance stating that it will begin considering individuals’ antisemitic activity on social media and the physical harassment of Jewish...more
In recent weeks the Department of State (DOS) has taken steps to revoke visas and terminate the status of international students who have criminal infractions and/or who have engaged in activism. In light of this intense...more
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has implemented a registration requirement for foreign nationals effective April 11, 2025. Failure to comply with this requirement may lead to civil and criminal liability. The...more
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have indicated they will focus with more scrutiny on social media vetting for student and exchange visitor applicants. These...more
In recent weeks, international travel has become more complicated for many U.S.-based travelers. A series of executive orders and policy shifts in 2025 seem to have altered the landscape of immigration enforcement and border...more
On March 25, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it is terminating the categorical parole programs established for citizens and nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) and their...more
Recently, we have seen a heightened focus on immigration enforcement. Guidance and internal orders within the Department of Justice (DOJ) signal that it may increasingly utilize the immigration laws to prosecute (criminally...more
The first two months of the Trump administration introduced significant immigration-related executive orders and agency directives. These directives will have broad impacts on employers and foreign nationals living and...more
The initial months of President Donald Trump’s second term have seen the administration enact several significant new immigration policies that have immediate implications for employers across the United States. Understanding...more
GENERAL - What are the current Executive Orders on immigration? On its first day in office, the Trump administration published 46 executive orders dealing with a broad range of issues, several of which were aimed...more
The first three weeks of the new presidential administration resulted in numerous executive orders and agency actions impacting foreign nationals living and working in the United States. These actions were far-reaching, with...more
The initial weeks of President Donald Trump's second term have seen the administration enact several significant new immigration policies that have immediate implications for employers across the United States. Understanding...more